Design Debate

    I am mesmerised by Tekla McInerney's monotypes. Moments in time that she has recalled to mind. The nature of this kind of mark-making is so unique. Inks are applied to a non porous surface and then pressed to paper. A second print is never the same making the first truly unique. The colours are suggestive of landscapes, contrasting the dark land masses with silvery water or barely there skies. With titles like 'Uttermost', 'Here', 'Hitherto' and 'Mere' the slippery nature of the subject remains undefined. McInerney says these are moments she recalls, taken from the coast of New England to the Antarctic peninsula.  Beautiful works that captivate, they draw me in and give me a mixture of peace and restlessness. The wonder of art! Full of contradiction and at the same time making perfect sense. 

Nature is just a treasure trove of amazing isn't it. Every time there is a new competition, and there are many, I am always amazed at the beauty and just plain awesomeness these great photographers are able to capture.  The 2017 National Geographic Nature Photographer entires don't disappoint. How on earth would you ever pick! The competition closes on the 17th of November, so there is still time for budding photographers to enter.  Pictures via My Modern Met , see more entries at National Geographic . 

Non-snobby wine sounds good to me. I am not much of a drinker (I shamefully prefer grape juice to wine), but I buy wine to visit friends or family and it can be a daunting task. Honestly, I go for a good price and a good label, being a graphic designer that should be no surprise. But regions, age, grape can be a world of confusion. It seems I am not alone in my thinking, meet Wayward Wines.  Born out of a bombardment of information and a feeling you need a degree to understand which is what. Wayward Wines was inspired by the craft beer and spirit revival that is taking over supermarket shelves. The idea is to produce wines based solely on flavour, to be accessible, expressive and most certainly not stuffy. Not known by name, but by the tasting notes. Abstract patterns bring the contents alive. The mission? "to create a range of beautiful wines with a spectrum of flavours to choose from. No pretentiousness and no convoluted origin stories. Just daring, dis...